Eighth Grade (2018)
Kernel Score: 80% · 1,638 ratings · Rated R
Genres: Comedy, Drama
Released: 2018-01-19
Runtime: 94 minutes
Where to watch Eighth Grade
- Stream: Netflix
- Free with ads: YouTube Free, Plex
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-22.
Overview
Thirteen-year-old Kayla endures the tidal wave of contemporary suburban adolescence as she makes her way through the last week of middle school — the end of her thus far disastrous eighth grade year — before she begins high school.
Eighth Grade parents' guide: ages 13+
Parents need to know that Eighth Grade is an R-rated coming-of-age drama about a middle schooler navigating social media and adolescent anxiety.
- Language: Some — Contains some strong language reflective of realistic teen conversation, per its R rating.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official R rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Cast
- Elsie Fisher as Kayla Day
- Josh Hamilton as Mark Day
- Emily Robinson as Olivia
- Jake Ryan as Gabe
- Daniel Zolghadri as Riley
- Fred Hechinger as Trevor
- Imani Lewis as Aniyah
- Luke Prael as Aiden
- Catherine Oliviere as Kennedy
- Nora Mullins as Steph
Eighth Grade FAQ
Is Eighth Grade good?
Eighth Grade has an 80% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 1,638 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Eighth Grade?
In the US you can stream Eighth Grade on Netflix, watch it free with ads on YouTube Free and Plex and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Eighth Grade OK for kids?
Eighth Grade is rated R. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 13+. Parents need to know that Eighth Grade is an R-rated coming-of-age drama about a middle schooler navigating social media and adolescent anxiety.
What movies are like Eighth Grade?
If you liked Eighth Grade, try Status Update, The Kings of Summer, War of Likes and Blinded by the Light.